The Worst Episodes of The Crown
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The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Crown" is "Decommissioned", rated 7.3/10 from 2766 user votes. It was directed by Alex Gabassi and written by Peter Morgan. "Decommissioned" aired on 11/9/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Queen Victoria Syndrome".
7.3/10 2,766 votes#1 - Decommissioned
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2022
After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.
Director: Alex Gabassi
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.4/10 3,865 votes#2 - Queen Victoria Syndrome
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2022
A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.
Director: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.4/10 2,242 votes#3 - Ruritania
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2023
Eager to improve the monarchy's public image, the Queen seeks out savvy statesman Tony Blair — but the Prime Minister's advice defies royal protocol.
Director: Erik Richter Strand
Writer: Peter Morgan, Daniel Marc Janes
7.4/10 2,200 votes#4 - Alma Mater
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2023
Now at university, William sets his eyes on Kate Middleton. With meddling parents and other prospects in the mix, how will their connection bloom?
Director: May el-Toukhy
Writer: Jonathan Wilson, Peter Morgan
7.5/10 2,790 votes#5 - No Woman's Land
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2022
As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.
Director: Erik Richter Strand
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.6/10 3,300 votes#6 - The System
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2022
Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.
Director: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.6/10 3,017 votes#7 - The Way Ahead
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2022
Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.
Director: May el-Toukhy
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.6/10 2,395 votes#8 - Willsmania
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2023
Hounded by press and adoring girls, 15-year-old William struggles to find stability after Diana's death. Charles enlists his own parents to help his son.
Director: May el-Toukhy
Writer: Jonathan Wilson, Peter Morgan
7.7/10 2,564 votes#9 - Two Photographs
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2023
Cameras flash and a media circus swirls as Diana and Dodi spend more time together. In retaliation, Charles stages a fatherly photo op with his sons.
Director: Christian Schwochow
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/10 2,751 votes#10 - Couple 31
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2022
The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.
Director: Christian Schwochow
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/10 2,758 votes#11 - Persona Non Grata
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2023
Diana holidays in Saint-Tropez with Al-Fayed and bonds with his son Dodi. Charles is crushed when the Queen won't attend Camilla's 50th birthday party.
Director: Alex Gabassi
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/10 5,219 votes#12 - Olding
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2019
The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/10 3,252 votes#13 - Annus Horribilis
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/9/2022
Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.
Director: May el-Toukhy
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/10 3,152 votes#14 - Ipatiev House
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2022
Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.
Director: Christian Schwochow
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/10 5,157 votes#15 - Gelignite
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2016
Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.
Director: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/10 4,476 votes#16 - Coup
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2019
While the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.
Director: Christian Schwochow
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/10 3,857 votes#17 - Imbroglio
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2019
While Princess Anne dates her elder brother's polo rival Andrew Parker Bowles, Prince Charles falls deeply in love with Camilla Shand causing the Queen Mother and Lord Mountbatten to interfere.
Director: Sam Donovan
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/10 2,069 votes#18 - Hope Street
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2023
Reeling from loss and wary of her Golden Jubilee, the Queen bonds with William, who finds his footing between normality and life in the royal limelight.
Director: Erik Richter Strand
Writer: Jonathan Wilson, Peter Morgan
8.1/10 5,821 votes#19 - Windsor
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2016
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.1/10 4,705 votes#20 - Misadventure
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2017
As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery. Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.1/10 4,537 votes#21 - A Company of Men
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2017
Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip. Eden copes with international pressure and ill health. An interview stirs up harrowing memories for Philip.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.1/10 4,447 votes#22 - Matrimonium
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/8/2017
A letter from Peter Townsend spurs Margaret to make a bold proposal. Elizabeth has good news that causes complications for Margaret.
Director: Benjamin Caron
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.1/10 5,105 votes#23 - Moondust
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2019
The 1969 moon landing occasions a mid-life crisis in Prince Philip, who thinks of the adventures he has missed as the Queen's consort.
Director: Jessica Hobbs
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.1/10 2,884 votes#24 - Dis-Moi Oui
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2023
Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Later, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster.
Director: Christian Schwochow
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.2/10 7,369 votes#25 - Wolferton Splash
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2016
A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Director: Stephen Daldry
Writer: Peter Morgan